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Between which among the following, the relationship is not an example of commensalism?

Options

  1. AOrchid and the tree on which it grows
  2. BCattle egret and grazing cattle
  3. CSea anemone and clown fish
  4. DFemale wasp and fig species

Correct answer

D. Female wasp and fig species

Step-by-step solution

Among the given examples, relationship between wasp and fig species does not show commensalism. In this relationship, one species derives the benefit and other neither harmed nor benefitted. Wasp and fig tree show mutualism. Here fig flower is pollinated by wasp and wasp lays its egg into fruit and leaves them there for development. Other options show examples of commensalism.

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